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08/09/2017

Cover crop beats fallow for control of black-grass

Latest findings at Project Lamport site clearly demonstrate that using a black oat-based cover crop ahead of a spring crop produces bigger profits and better blackgrass control

07/09/2017

Good application technique and the right adjuvant can boost pre-em herbicide performance

Agrovista trials have shown that spray application technique can have a dramatic effect on the performance of residual grass weed herbicides.

07/09/2017

Agronomy Update - West, Esme Shepard

Extra options for weed control in oilseed rape and blackgrass control in winter wheat could prove useful to some growers this autumn, says Agrovista agronomist Esme Shepard.

07/09/2017

Agronomy Update - East, Craig Green

The testing harvest of 2017 has thrown up some interesting lessons, says Agrovista agronomist Craig Green.

07/09/2017

What are the benefits of switching to coir?

Growers report sustainability, high-quality crops and better productivity from switching to coir, says Gavin McEwan

06/09/2017

Refining spring cropping approaches for blackgrass control

Recent work has demonstrated how autumn-sown crops can help set up heavy land for spring drilling.

23/08/2017

To spray or not to spray?

For many it's been a relatively low-pressure few months for blight - CPM looks at a new decision-support system that can provide guidance on spray intervals.